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Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall?
How do leaves change from green to yellow, orange and red? And what's in store for us this year? We have the answers.

6 Green Scams You Should Look Out For
Some green products have many virtues, while others should be left on the shelf.

The Fourmile Canyon Fire in Colorado, and 14 More of the Summer's Biggest Wildfires, as Seen from Space
From Madeira, Portugal to the Madeira River in the Brazilian Amazon, huge wildfires in forests and peat bogs are raging. NASA has captured images of these fires sending huge plumes of smoke into the atmosphere. (Updated with three new images!)

Are You an Overloaded Liberal?
Fran Hawthorne understands it's not always easy being green. In the Overloaded Liberal she discusses the real impact that those modern dilemmas have on the world.

Join us for a live interview with the author in New York City on Saturday, Sept. 11, part of Lit Crawl NYC.

Tropical Storm Igor Destined to Become a Hurricane
How destructive will the 2010 hurricane season be? Keep your eyes on these five critical factors to find out.

Arctic Melt Extreme in 2010, Again
The extent of Arctic sea ice is reaching the third-lowest point ever recorded, as the annual summer melt slows. Both the Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route are open, and ships are navigating the once ice-locked channels.

Would You Eat Genetically Modified Salmon?
The Food and Drug Administration has declared a fast-growing genetically modified salmon as safe, setting the stage for approval in the coming weeks. While genetically modified corn, soy and other plants are already widespread, salmon would be the first genetically modified animal for sale as food. What do you think?

There Is No Such Place as 'Somewhere Else'
When it comes to developing energy projects, from nuclear waste storage to wind turbines, too often people go BANANA (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone).

Diesel vs Gas: Fuel Economy vs Emissions
Debating the environmental merits of the competing technologies.

Glassphemy! (Video)
Recycled art comes to life in Glassphemy, where Brooklynites smash glass en masse.

The Benefits of Wild Salmon vs Farm Raised
The health differences may be more dramatic than you thought.

5 Years After Katrina, New Orleans Is a Gumbo of Hope, Disappointment and Green Building (Photos)
While there has been rebirth in Louisiana, including an historic effort by Rebuilding Together, there is still much work to be done. Compare to photos two years after the storm.

How Pesticides Can Be Safe for Bees and Frogs, and Still Kill Them
Two stories of unintended consequences.

A Sculptor's Raw Material? Finds from Flea Market (Video)
Hunting for more than bargains at the Brooklyn Flea.

Another Gulf Oil Rig Explosion, Another Gulf Oil Spill
It's still unclear whether this one, like the BP oil spill, will produce a huge gusher.